CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees
INR 1.37 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.99 LPA
latest published placement data
Cutoff
1,200
PGCET rank, General, round 2
Placement rate
89%
NIRF placed share, UG data

About CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI

CMRIT Bangalore lists M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System as a two-year, full-time course with 24 seats. The official course page says this course is closed from Academic Year 2023-24, but it still shows the old route, syllabus and eligibility. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs, based on the last published fee. You needed a GATE or Karnataka PGCET score and a related engineering degree. The last General PGCET closing rank used here is 1,200. The latest published average pay is INR 6.99 LPA, and the NIRF placed share used on this page is 89%.

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Fees

The full course costs INR 1.37 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.17 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. The tuition fee is INR 1.28 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year across the course. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel, mess and living cost add INR 4.80 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.28 LakhsINR 64,000 a year, 2 years
Admission feeINR 8,940One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 3.60 LakhsINR 1.80 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Living costINR 1.20 LakhsINR 6,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostelINR 1.37 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 6.17 LakhsFull course

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Admission Dates

GATE extended registration closes on 5 Oct 2026. GATE exams start on 6 Feb 2027, and the result comes on 19 Mar 2027. Watch KEA PGCET after that because CMRIT used GATE or PGCET for this course before closure.

EventDateStatus
GATE registration, last date to apply2 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026Over
GATE extended registration, last date5 Oct 2026Confirmed
GATE admit cardJan 2027Tentative
GATE exam6 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027Confirmed
GATE result and scorecard19 Mar 2027Confirmed
KEA PGCET registration, last date to applyMay 2027Tentative
KEA PGCET examJun 2027Tentative
KEA PGCET result and rankJul 2027Tentative
KEA option entry and allotmentSep 2027Tentative
Fee payment and reportingOct 2027Tentative
Classes startNov 2027Tentative

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Eligibility

You need 50% in a related engineering degree, or 45% if you are an SC or ST student from Karnataka. You also need GATE or Karnataka PGCET. The accepted degrees include Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, Bio-Medical Engineering and Medical Electronics.

RequirementWhat you need
Degree marks50% aggregate, or 45% for Karnataka SC and ST
Degree branchECE, EEE, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, Bio-Medical or Medical Electronics
ExamGATE or Karnataka PGCET
ModeFull-time on campus

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Admission Process

KEA PGCET allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You apply for GATE or PGCET first. You then enter choices, accept the allotment, pay the fee and report with documents. If CMRIT does not list the course in the seat matrix, you cannot choose it that year.

StepWhat you do
1. Write GATE or PGCETUse the score route that KEA or the college accepts
2. Check the seat matrixMake sure this course is listed for that year
3. Fill choicesPut CMRIT and this course in the order you want
4. Accept allotmentPay the fee by the KEA last date
5. ReportBring marks cards, scorecard, allotment letter and certificates

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Cutoff

The General seat is shown here at rank 1,200 and the OBC seat at 1,600 for the last round used on this page. These are PGCET cutoff ranges for a closed course page. Use them only as old guidance because the course page says admissions stopped from Academic Year 2023-24.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General1,200Round 2, last published
OBC1,600Round 2, last published
SC3,000Round 2, last published
ST4,500Round 2, last published
EWS1,500Round 2, last published

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Placements

The latest published average pay is INR 6.99 LPA, and the highest offer shown is INR 44.10 LPA. NIRF shows 773 placed out of 868 graduating students in the latest UG data, which is 89%. VLSI students usually aim at embedded, verification, electronics and IT roles in Bengaluru.

MetricValue
Average payINR 6.99 LPA
Highest offerINR 44.10 LPA
Batch placed89%
Placed count773 of 868 students, institute NIRF data
RecruitersAccenture, Bosch, Mercedes Benz, Mindtree and Sony listed in placement data

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 80,000 over the course. The AICTE PG stipend gives the most for GATE students. State and central schemes need an income certificate or category certificate. Check the college before you count any waiver against the fee.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
AICTE PG stipendGATE-qualified full-time M.Tech studentINR 80,000 used in this calculator
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 20,000 used in this calculator
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 50,000 used in this calculator
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC student, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 20,000 used in this calculator

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Ranking

The college has NAAC A+ and files NIRF engineering data. The course page also says CMRIT is in Bengaluru's IT corridor. NAAC grades the institution, while NIRF uses data such as intake, placements, research and resources.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAClatest cycle on pageA+
NIRF Engineering2026Data filed
AICTEcourse approval routeApproved institute

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Course Structure

Semester 1 has Advanced Engineering Mathematics, ASIC Design and Digital VLSI Design. Semester 2 has Analog and Mixed Mode VLSI, Real Time Operating System and System Verilog. Semester 3 has CAD of Digital Systems, electives and internship. Semester 4 is project work.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Advanced Engineering Mathematics, ASIC Design, Advanced Embedded System
Semester 2Analog and Mixed Mode VLSI, RTOS, System Verilog
Semester 3CAD of Digital Systems, electives, mini project and internship
Semester 4Project work phase 2

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Whitefield, Bengaluru, and the hostel cost used here is INR 3.60 Lakhs for two years. The location helps students reach electronics, IT and embedded firms in the city. Hostel seats and mess fees must be checked before paying.

ItemDetail
CampusWhitefield, Bengaluru technology corridor
Hostel estimateINR 3.60 Lakhs for two years
Living estimateINR 1.20 Lakhs for 20 months
Course statusOfficial page says closed from Academic Year 2023-24

Should you pick M.Tech VLSI at CMRIT Bangalore?

This course suits students who want chip design or embedded roles and can use Bengaluru's electronics market.

Pick it if:
You have a valid GATE score: the score can support admission and the AICTE PG stipend route.
You want Bengaluru electronics roles: Whitefield gives you access to embedded, verification and IT services offices.
Your family can pay per year: the tuition fee is split across two years, not paid at once.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile shows the fee can return within the first working year.
Skip it if:
You need a fresh seat matrix: the official course page says this programme closed from Academic Year 2023-24.
You need a sure hostel room: hostel and mess cost must be checked with the office before paying.
You want only core chip firms: the listed recruiters mix electronics, embedded, IT services and product teams.
You are counting on old cutoffs: use the checker only as old guidance because the course is closed.
Counsellor's advice
If CMRIT does not list this course in KEA, do not pay. If it reopens and you have GATE, check the stipend first.
M.Tech VLSI Eligibility▾
Degree marks: You need 50% aggregate, or 45% for Karnataka SC and ST.
Degree branch: ECE, EEE, Instrumentation, Telecommunication, Bio-Medical or Medical Electronics is accepted.
Entrance exam: You need a valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score.
Course status: The official course page says admissions closed from Academic Year 2023-24.
M.Tech VLSI Admission Process▾
Write exam: Use GATE or Karnataka PGCET for the M.Tech route.
Check matrix: Confirm that CMRIT lists this course for that year.
Fill choices: Enter CMRIT and this course during KEA option entry.
Pay fee: Pay by the KEA last date after allotment or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring degree marks cards, scorecard, allotment letter and certificates.

M.Tech VLSI Admission Dates 2027

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These are the official 2027 GATE dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Over
2 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026
GATE registration, last date to apply
Regular registration closed on 27 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
GATE extended registration, last date
Late applications close on this date.
Tentative
Jan 2027
GATE admit card
Download the admit card before the exam.
Confirmed
6 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027
GATE exam
The exam is held across three February weekends.
Confirmed
19 Mar 2027
GATE result and scorecard
Use the score for M.Tech admission if the course is listed.
Tentative
May 2027
KEA PGCET registration, last date to apply
Register with KEA if you use the state route.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA PGCET exam
Write PGCET if you do not use only GATE.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA PGCET result and rank
KEA publishes the rank before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry and allotment
Enter choices only if this course appears in the matrix.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Fee payment and reporting
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the KEA date.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
The intake year is 2027 because classes start in 2027.
Tentative
Sep 2027
GATE registration, last date to apply
Use the GATE window for the 2028 intake.
Tentative
Jan 2028
GATE admit card
Download it before the exam.
Tentative
Feb 2028
GATE exam
The exam is expected in February.
Tentative
Mar 2028
GATE result and scorecard
Use the score for the next admission cycle.
Tentative
May 2028
KEA PGCET registration, last date to apply
KEA usually opens the M.Tech form before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2028
KEA PGCET exam
Write PGCET if you need the state route.
Tentative
Jul 2028
KEA PGCET result and rank
The rank decides the allotment order.
Tentative
Sep 2028
KEA option entry and allotment
Fill choices after checking the seat matrix.
Tentative
Oct 2028
Fee payment and reporting
Report only after KEA allotment.
Tentative
Nov 2028
Classes start
The intake year is 2028 because classes start in 2028.

Source: GATE and KEA notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel, mess and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 64,000 a year
INR 1.28 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 8,940
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.80 Lakhs a year
INR 3.60 Lakhs
Living cost
Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.37 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 6.17 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel, mess and living
Education loan EMI
INR 2,309
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
510%
average first-year pay INR 6.99 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,402
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
113%
average first-year pay INR 6.99 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KEA fee data and CMRIT course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech VLSI at CMRIT Bangalore?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are old PGCET closing ranks for this course.

Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
900 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
901 to 1,200: almost there. Keep it high and wait for later rounds.
Worse than 1,200: not this year. Check another listed M.Tech course.
General · All India quota
700 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
701 to 900: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 900: not this year. Check another route.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
1,200 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
1,201 to 1,600: almost there. Keep a backup course.
Worse than 1,600: not this year. Try another listed course.
OBC-NCL · All India quota
1,000 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
1,001 to 1,300: almost there. Keep it in the list.
Worse than 1,300: not this year. Keep a backup.
SC · Karnataka quota
2,200 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
2,201 to 3,000: almost there. Watch later rounds.
Worse than 3,000: not this year. Check another option.
SC · All India quota
1,800 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
1,801 to 2,400: almost there. Keep a backup.
Worse than 2,400: not this year. Check another route.
ST · Karnataka quota
3,400 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
3,401 to 4,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds.
Worse than 4,500: not this year. Check another option.
ST · All India quota
2,800 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
2,801 to 3,700: almost there. Keep a backup.
Worse than 3,700: not this year. Check another route.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,100 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
1,101 to 1,500: almost there. Keep it high.
Worse than 1,500: not this year. Check another listed course.
EWS · All India quota
850 or better: yes, you are in if the course is listed.
851 to 1,150: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 1,150: not this year. Keep a backup.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use this checker only as old guidance. The course page says this programme closed from Academic Year 2023-24.

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

AICTE PG stipend
INR 80,000
AICTE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: GATE-qualified full-time M.Tech studentApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
CMRIT Bangalore
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.17 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.37 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 77,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1 Lakh
Your net course fee: INR 37,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 70,000
Your net course fee: INR 67,000

CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to CMRIT Bangalore. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Bangalore Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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The Oxford College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumakuru
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BMS Institute of Technology and Management
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KLE Technological University
Hubballi
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.37 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.37 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.13 Lakhs more
INR 2.22 Lakhs
INR 85,000 more
INR 5 Lakhs
INR 3.63 Lakhs more
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.13 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.99 LPA
latest published
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 0.49 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 1.19 LPA less
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.79 LPA less
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 0.21 LPA more
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 1.49 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
89%
NIRF placed share
84%
5 points lower
80%
9 points lower
82%
7 points lower
86%
3 points lower
78%
11 points lower
Closing rankPGCET rank, General
1,200
Round 2, old data
900
300 places tougher
1,500
300 places easier
1,300
100 places easier
700
500 places tougher
1,600
400 places easier
Seatsthis course
24
GATE or PGCET
18
6 fewer
24
Same seats
24
Same seats
18
6 fewer
24
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
510%
on INR 6.99 LPA
474%
36 points lower
232%
278 points lower
279%
231 points lower
144%
366 points lower
220%
290 points lower
In short
BIT has the same fee but a tougher old cutoff and fewer seats. If CMRIT reopens this course and lists it in KEA, choose CMRIT for the larger seat count.
In short
Oxford costs more and has lower pay on this table, but the old cutoff is easier. If you need a safer rank range, keep it below CMRIT.
In short
Siddaganga costs more and has the same seat count, with a slightly easier old cutoff. If CMRIT is not listed, use it as a backup.
In short
BMSIT has better average pay here, but its fee is much higher and the old cutoff is tougher. If cost matters, keep CMRIT higher.
In short
KLE Tech has an easier old cutoff but lower pay in this table. If you want Bengaluru access, CMRIT is the better fit when available.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on CMRIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech VLSI at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.99 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 1,200 in round 2 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The latest published averaged INR 6.99 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 89% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru technology corridor, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 89% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.99 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick VLSI if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. VLSI places a bigger share of its batch with electronics companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want VLSI, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the GATE exam and fill this college in your KEA PGCET choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA PGCET gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.17 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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